Annual Sand Castle Contest on Fort Myers Beach - Family fun in the sun ! - 03/31/10 12:37 PM
Annual Fort Myers Beach Sand Castle Contest.   Fort Myers Beach offers a lot of outdoor activities for visiting guests and families.  one of the premier events is the annual sand sculpting festival.  The event has grown in stature and ranks among the best in the nation.   Invited artists compete for cash and bragging rights over a one week period. 
Sculptors are especially drawn to Fort Myers Beach because the structure of the sand is considered as good as anywhere.  Looked at under a microscope the sand crystals appear to have a rough surface compared to the rounded edges found in many … (3 comments)

Fort Myers Beach - Just a quaint little beach town ! - 03/29/10 03:24 PM
Fort Myers Beach used to be home to dusty fishing shanties.  The dirt road along the Gulf of Mexico was subject to being washed out during high tide.  The tourists visiting the area came mostly for the chance to catch fish from the waters off Estero Island.  The name would later be better known as Fort Myers Beach.  The local Indians who shared the island would provide needed supplies when possible.
The fishing shanties would be replaced by larger and more permanent structures as the island became known.  Visitors from Canada and Europe became more common and the permanent island population would … (2 comments)

Captiva Villas on Fort Myers Beach - Condo hotel construction ! - 03/28/10 07:44 PM
On the northern tip of Estero Island, better known as Fort Myers Beach, is located the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa.  It consists of three Gulf front buildings all with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico.  The newest of the buildings is the Captiva Villas.   The building has been open now for approximately 3 years and owners and guests are enjoying the amenities.
This picture shows the building from the street side.

The orange taped areas will become lanaiis with a private hot tub for owner/guest use !


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Short sale canal home on Fort Myers Beach for sale - 03/26/10 01:10 PM
Fort Myers Beach is a barrier island snuggled along the coast of Southwest Florida.  It is approx 8 miles long and barely a third of a mile at it's widest.  The beautiful beach and amazing sunsets make this a favorite among U.S., Canadian and international buyers.  While there are some distressed properties here our market has weathered the current challenges much better than most.  Fort Myers Beach is a very diverse island community and has an easy going rythem all it's own.  Life here is measured by the number of beach walks and sunsets you can pack into your winter vacation.  … (1 comments)

Art on the Boulevard - Fort Myers Beach Art Association 2010 show - 03/25/10 01:12 PM
Art lovers should set aside some time on Sunday, March 27 from noon until 4PM !  Century 21 Tripower is hosting an original art show in conjunction with the Fort Myers Beach Art Association.  Century 21 Tripower is located in their new building at 2001 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The public is invited to stop by the office and enjoy the work of talented local artists.  All works are for sale and range from $50.   Themes are focused on life around Fort Myers Beach with water color renderings of typical sights islanders have come to … (5 comments)

Captiva Villas at the Pink Shell Resort - Fort Myers Beach - 03/24/10 07:21 PM
Fort Myers Beach is a barrier island snuggled next to Fort Myers in Southwest Florida.  Fort Myes Beach is a barrier island approximately 8 miles long and half a mile wide.  The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa is located on the northern tip of the island.  It started as a collection of cottages and has evolved into a world class resort destination.  The newest addition to the resort is known as Captiva Villas.  It was built next to the flagship White Sands Villas on what was an older structure.
Construction started with clearing the lot and drilling 79 holes 24" … (5 comments)

Your piece of paradise - vacant Gulf front lot on Fort Myers Beach for sale... - 03/16/10 03:15 PM
Vacant Gulf front lot for sale on Fort Myers Beach !   Not many buildable lots left and this is certainly one of the nicest.   Approx 75 feet wide and situated on one of the nicest stretches of Gulf of Mexico frontage on Fort Myers Beach.

Located mid-island and close to everything.  Situated between two nice beach front homes and ready for your island dream home.

For questions on this or other Fort Myers Beach properties call Bill:  239  699-7128
www.BillSellsFortMyersBeach.com
 
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Gorgeous Caper Beach condo for sale on Fort Myers Beach - 03/16/10 02:44 PM
Gulf front Caper Beach condo for sale on Fort Myers Beach !    Owner is a decorator and it really shows in this 2/2 overlooking the pool and Gulf of Mixico !  Caper Beach is one of the most preferred condos on Fort Myers Beach.  Close to just about everything and located on one of the nicest parts of the beach.  This condo has been very well maintained and decorated with upscale furnishings.Views from this unit are amazing and offer stunning sunsets after a long day enjoying our island paradise.
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spacious and well … (3 comments)

 
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